In the Halls … Marysville High School

By Jacob Runnels

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Lauren Deere
By Chase Cuteralli
Lauren Deere is the daughter of Jason and Beth Deere.
She is a gymnast, as well as a member of National Honor Society, Leo Club, student council, and the Rock Church Youth Group.
Her favorite memory at Marysville High School is hard to pin down, and she do...

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Trust leaves JA possible $3M gift

By Michael Williamson

June 6, 2026

Student scholarship funds at Jonathan Alder could see a bump in numbers as the district waits to receive a $3 million gift. Board of education officials recently set up a committee to help handle the ...

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JA breaks ground for Canaan addition

By From JT Staff Reports

June 6, 2026

Jonathan Alder students and board of education officials kick of the groundbreaking Wednesday of the work planned at Canaan Middle School. The district is working on a two-story addition to the buildi...

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Jonathan Alder recognizes top scholars

By From JT Staff Reports

May 30, 2026

The Jonathan Alder High School Class of 2026 will graduate Sunday, May 31 and includes 19 valedictorians and one salutatorian. The valedictorians are Isla Beatty, Lillian Boeckl, Elissa Boyd, Emily Fi...

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Officials prepare for 911 levy expiration

By Mike Williamson

June 13, 2026

Union County officials are preparing discussions on how to approach the sheriff’s office’s 911 levy as it nears its expiration date. Sheriff Mike Justice said the 911 levy committee should shoot for J...

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Jonathan Alder officials closed the contract for three parcels of land, shown above, located just behind Plain City Elementary School. The newly acquired land totals just over 25 acres with two larger parcels to the north and south and a third narrow strip going through the center. (Graphic submitted)

JA completes purchase of land near PCES

By From JT Staff Reports

June 13, 2026

Jonathan Alder has officially completed the purchase of more than 25 acres of land adjacent to Plain City Elementary School, a move district leaders say will help position the growing district for fut...

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Sharp picked as next city manager

By Mike Williamson

June 13, 2026

Kimberly Sharp will be Marysville’s next city manager. Council announced this week that it selected Sharp from a pool of qualified candidates. The decision will be official pending formal approval at ...

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Dispensary eyes Jerome Township

June 13, 2026

Representatives from Ethos Cannabis appeared before the Jerome Township Board of Trustees last week to make the case for allowing a cannabis dispensary in the township, highlighting potential tax reve...

Marysville youth basketball camp attracts large number

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Colin Snyder (34) prepares to advance on defense in order to try and stop Nolan Smith from driving to the hoop. A total of 160 youth participants were involved with the annual Marysville basketball camp this week. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville youth basketball camp attracts large number

By Tim Miller

June 12, 2026

Marysville High School boys basketball coach Mark Tinklenberg called it the biggest boys youth hoop camp since he’s been the Monarchs’ boss. “We’ve got 160 campers who are going to be going into grade...

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Richwood projects funded in state budget

By From JT Staff Reports

June 12, 2026

Several projects in Union County, including two in Richwood, are slated to receive state funding after State Rep. Tracy Richardson voted in support of Ohio’s two-year capital budget bill. The legislat...